1931
Leo
2010
Leo Jackson
November 3, 1931 — November 8, 2010
Memorial Services for Leo "Dode" Jackson, of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, Nov 17, at Grace Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Andrea Myers will officiate. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 4-7 Tuesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church. Military Honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations.Leo died suddenly on Monday, November 8, 2010, in Kimberling City, Missouri, while on one of his much enjoyed "road trips". He was 79. Leo Grover Jackson was born on November 3, 1931, in Lincoln City, Nebraska the son of Grover and Mary (Fink) Jackson. As a young boy his family moved to the Albert Lea area where he has resided since. "Dode", as he was called by many, was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After he returned from the service he married the love of his life LaVonne J. Miller.
During his life Leo had first worked for Bonnerup Funeral Service under the direction of Jens Bonnerup. He then worked for several years at Wilson
and Co. before returning to work for Bonnerup Funeral Service. After retirement he remained active working at Bill Olson's, Crossroads Motors, and most recently
Sanderson's Auto. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, and had been a member of the Elks Lodge.
"Dode" was a sports car "fanatic" having been very involved in the S.E. Minnesota Sports Car Club. He enjoyed collecting, going to car shows, and was known for taking impeccable care of the cars he owned. In his later years he became quite a proficient woodworker, which he enjoyed. He enjoyed being out and about and was fortunate to have a long list of
trip stories. His family fishing vacations were treasured memories and in later years he especially enjoyed his trips to Branson, Missouri. He is survived by his children:Carol(Matt)Williams of Puyallup, WA, Bob (Angie) Jackson of Albert Lea, Laurie Jackson (Ron Duran) of Shelton, WA, special granddaughter Holly Jackson of Albert Lea, sister: Marjorie Boelman of Austin, MN, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Theresa Jackson of Albert Lea, Vivian Jackson of San Antonio, TX, Corrine Miller of Owatonna, O'Dean and Regina Miller of New Richland, many nieces and nephews and special friends Father Donald Zenk and Wilma Pirkl. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife LaVonne, brothers: Jesse, Emery
"Buck", Robert "Bob", Ken, Phillip and Tom Jackson, sisters: Mildred Jackson, Belva Glenndening and Kathleen Horsman.
During his life Leo had first worked for Bonnerup Funeral Service under the direction of Jens Bonnerup. He then worked for several years at Wilson
and Co. before returning to work for Bonnerup Funeral Service. After retirement he remained active working at Bill Olson's, Crossroads Motors, and most recently
Sanderson's Auto. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, and had been a member of the Elks Lodge.
"Dode" was a sports car "fanatic" having been very involved in the S.E. Minnesota Sports Car Club. He enjoyed collecting, going to car shows, and was known for taking impeccable care of the cars he owned. In his later years he became quite a proficient woodworker, which he enjoyed. He enjoyed being out and about and was fortunate to have a long list of
trip stories. His family fishing vacations were treasured memories and in later years he especially enjoyed his trips to Branson, Missouri. He is survived by his children:Carol(Matt)Williams of Puyallup, WA, Bob (Angie) Jackson of Albert Lea, Laurie Jackson (Ron Duran) of Shelton, WA, special granddaughter Holly Jackson of Albert Lea, sister: Marjorie Boelman of Austin, MN, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Theresa Jackson of Albert Lea, Vivian Jackson of San Antonio, TX, Corrine Miller of Owatonna, O'Dean and Regina Miller of New Richland, many nieces and nephews and special friends Father Donald Zenk and Wilma Pirkl. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife LaVonne, brothers: Jesse, Emery
"Buck", Robert "Bob", Ken, Phillip and Tom Jackson, sisters: Mildred Jackson, Belva Glenndening and Kathleen Horsman.
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